Middletown Township, Mr. John Francis Carpenter, 56, died on April 12, 2018. He was born in Schenectady, NY and grew up in Manassas, VA. He then lived in The Highlands (NJ) before moving to Middletown Township 20 years ago. He was a Corporate Trainer and Chef at several Ruby Tuesday Restaurants. He was also a very gifted artist, musician, and author.

He is survived by his wife Heather Elizabeth (Grissom) Carpenter of 20 years, and by his brother Paul (and Tracie) Carpenter of VA, and sisters; Allison (and Jack) Rivetti of MD and Sara (and Lee) McAfee of VA, and several nieces and nephews; Nick, Bub, and Jill Rivetti and Laurie Carpenter.

Friends may visit at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, 96 Main Street, Succasunna 973-584-7264(davishepplewhitefh.com) on Wednesday, from 4 – 6 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at 6 pm, at the Funeral Home.